Chapter 468 – Type I Demon God Mech Forging Blueprint!

The Braided Woman and the Scar-faced Woman were both pilots with level four mental power, practicing the mental power cultivation method known as [Power Halo].

This mental power cultivation method is quite unique. Besides significantly enhancing explosive power, it also improves the practitioner’s constitution by altering hormone secretion.

Moreover, only women can practice the [Power Halo] mental power cultivation method.

“No wonder those two women were so rugged in build and appearance, it was the effect of [Power Halo]…”

After practicing [Power Halo], their constitution and strength become many times greater than that of an average adult male, giving them a substantial advantage in close combat.

If neither side uses Mecha in a duel, this is definitely a significant advantage.

After all, while most pilots aren’t exactly weak, they generally don’t focus much on physical training.

This characteristic of [Power Halo] allows a level four pilot to potentially defeat level five or even level six pilots who practice other styles of mental power cultivation methods in close combat.

However, such situations are very rare.

After all, when do pilots fight without their Mecha?

Lu Feng was just purely unlucky and caught by surprise.

So, this characteristic of [Power Halo] can only be considered a minor advantage.

There was no explanation in the memories of the two demon grease pirates about why [Power Halo] could only be practiced by women or what might happen if a man tried to practice it.

After some consideration, Lu Yuan ultimately decided not to dual-cultivate it.

It’s possible to try.

But there’s no necessity.

After all, [Power Halo] isn’t a top-tier mental power cultivation method, comparatively, its stage might not even be as high as the Lu family’s heirloom [Rhythm of the Wind].

Additionally, there was no synergy between [Rhythm of the Wind] and the [Zero-Style], the two mental power cultivation methods Lu Yuan was currently practicing, so he decided not to risk wasting time and energy.

After devouring the two level four pilots, Lu Yuan’s physical state had another restoration.

Feedback to Lu Qiyuan’s body showed the constitution points increased from the original 24 to 25, which was a small gain.

In addition, after devouring two level four Skull Crusher Mechas, the strength of Lu Yuan’s Mecha body significantly increased.

This was already evident during his battle with the Braided Woman.

The strength of his Mecha body had greatly improved to the point of withstanding a shower of level four energy cannon blasts.

Lu Yuan estimated that the current strength of his Mecha body might be comparable to the defense of level five or even level six Mechas.

This was undoubtedly good news.

An increase in the Mecha body’s strength meant higher tolerance for errors in battle, allowing Lu Yuan to engage opponents more confidently and gracefully.

“The two progress bars above the [Devour] skill represent that the progress of devouring flesh has reached about one-fifth.

As for the progress bar representing the devouring of metallic substances…”

Lu Yuan’s gaze lightly fell on the black progress bar stretching upwards on the [Spirit Devourer. God and Demon Species (Transcendent Mythical)] professional panel, feeling a subtle sense of excitement.

“It’s full.”

“Successfully unlocked the first advanced skill!”

The [Spirit Devourer. God and Demon Species (Transcendent Mythical)] professional panel is quite special.

Although Lu Yuan could currently only access the main panel representing the Spirit Devourer Clan.

Despite having trained the [Devour] skill to level 4, he still didn’t earn even a single point of professional experience on the [Spirit Devourer. God and Demon Species (Transcendent Mythical)].

As of now, it’s still at level 1 (0/100).

This was Lu Yuan’s first time unlocking such an advanced professional panel, and he wasn’t sure if this situation was normal. He could only hope that when the other major sub-panels were unlocked, the situation might change.

He refocused his attention on this newly unlocked advanced skill from the Spirit Devourer Clan.

The name of the skill was roughly what Lu Yuan expected: Type I Demon God Mech.

Yet, rather than calling it a skill, it was more aptly described as a legacy.

Because when Lu Yuan activated this skill, he didn’t instantly transform into a Demon God Mech, nor did he suddenly acquire a Demon God Mecha.

What he received was merely a piece of information.

A method…

on how to communicate with the Demon God and obtain the corresponding Type I Demon God Mech Forging Blueprint.

“It also requires preparing a sacrificial offering, something akin to a special religious ritual…”

As Lu Yuan reviewed this piece of information repeatedly, a peculiar gleam flashed in his eyes.

“Why does it feel like the Spirit Devourer Clan is also a force of acolytes serving an evil deity, depending on a powerful Demon God for existence?”

After all, rituals and the process of communicating with a Demon God to obtain a Mech blueprint don’t seem like mainstream Star Martial Arts systems.

If the evolution and growth of the Spirit Devourer Clan also fall under the system of an evil deity’s power, it would fully justify why the Spirit Devourer Clan’s ability legacy would integrate with the other major evil deity system professional panels Lu Yuan possesses.

“No point overthinking it, since it doesn’t really matter to me…”

Lu Yuan shook his head, slowly getting up from the floor of the room.

The ritual demands some preparations beforehand.

The items needed aren’t complex; the main thing is the “sacrificial offering” to be presented to the Demon God during the ritual.

And from the information he had obtained, Lu Yuan knew that the ritual’s requirements for the “sacrificial offering” were quite flexible.

The upper limit could be very high, while the lower limit could be exceedingly low.

Lu Yuan was hesitating whether he should take the trouble to prepare properly.

While contemplating, he pushed the door open and walked out of the small hut.

He saw Lu Feng standing, as usual, twenty meters away from the door, quietly like a ghost.

Lu Yuan was still a bit surprised by Lu Feng’s performance in their recent battle.

It wasn’t Lu Feng himself that was surprising but the effects of [seed of misfortune] on him.

Lu Yuan had observed the latter half of Lu Feng’s fight with the Braided Woman.

Lu Feng fought a level four Mecha with just his mortal body, looking a mess, yet that final opportunistic “vomit” attack upon getting close was indeed a particular highlight.

“It seems Lu Feng has unlocked some of the abilities of [seed of misfortune]…”

As an ordinary person, Lu Feng couldn’t possibly expel acid capable of almost corroding the outer shell of a level four Mecha.

That had to be a special ability brought about by the modification from [seed of misfortune].

In addition, after the [seed of misfortune] transformation, Lu Feng’s physical attributes seemed to have improved significantly.

Whether it’s constitution, speed, or recovery ability, and so on.

“Did you manage to send off the people from the Defense Department?”

Lu Yuan asked casually as he walked over to Lu Feng.

“Yes,” Lu Feng nodded, responding in a low voice. “Dongmu used some connections, and everything went smoothly. All twenty-three miners involved, including Wolf, have been taken away… Once the verdict is out, we should be able to recover some of the money they’ve embezzled over the years.”

“Good,” Lu Yuan nodded, not overly concerned.

As he mentioned before, Wolf and his group were just a bunch of insects. If Lu Yuan wanted, he could take care of them anytime.

He just didn’t expect these guys to be so ruthless. Before Lu Yuan could even deal with them, they had already made the first move, even hiring space pirate assassins.

Seizing others’ property, attempted murder, and colluding with space pirates-these charges should be enough to ensure that Wolf and his group spend the rest of their lives on a prison planet.

They really brought it upon themselves.

The swift resolution of the matter made Lu Yuan appreciate having someone like Dongmu, a ‘local snake’ in Lirva, as an advantageous “Uncle.”

Although Dongmu was a bit mercenary and superficial, due to his relationship with Lu Lingfeng, he didn’t hesitate to lend a hand with something as simple as this.

It certainly saved Lu Yuan a lot of trouble.

For something like miners conspiring to harm mine owners, it must have been a coordinated effort for several years without being exposed.

Once the incident broke out, not a single miner at the operational site was innocent; they were all taken away by the Defense Department.

This resulted in the Lu family’s mining site having to halt operations.

Nevertheless, Lu Yuan didn’t mind; he found the now-deserted mining site, with all the machines at a standstill, to be quite a welcome peace.

However, it’s clear that keeping the site closed permanently isn’t a viable option.

“You should recruit a new batch of people…” Lu Yuan instructed Lu Feng.

Not only does the mining site need professional miners to maintain operations, but the Waste Ore Recycling and Processing Company he’s planning to set up with Dongmu also requires personnel to keep up appearances and provide a public front.

“Next, we’ll just wait for a steady stream of waste ore resources to arrive. Then, it’ll be time for a full retreat, to restore strength and aim for higher achievements…”

Lu Yuan’s eyes flickered with determination as he contemplated these thoughts.

Red Diamond City.

Defense Department.

Wolf sat in a small, airtight cell, looking calm with his back straight, showing no signs of panic.

“Creak-“

The heavy metal door of the cell slowly lifted, and a sudden bright light pierced through, causing Wolf to squint slightly.

Two guards in uniforms strode in.

“So, have you made up your mind?”

One of them sat down directly in front of Wolf and asked casually, “Are you willing to confess?”

Wolf didn’t respond, he just stared coldly at them.

Seeing his demeanor, the guard sneered, “It doesn’t really matter whether you confess or not. We have clear evidence of your involvement in murder, embezzlement of your employer’s assets, and collusion with space pirates. This is just a formality. After midnight tonight, your charges will be officially confirmed. You won’t even need to go to trial; what awaits you is a spaceship headed for exile.”

Wolf listened silently until the guard finished speaking, then he spoke up.

“I want to make a phone call.”

The guard blinked and laughed, “Oh? Want to call your lawyer?”

“No,” Wolf shook his head. “I want to call a family member. My younger brother, Hank Rubio. He’s a soon-to-be graduate of the Empire’s First Pilot University, already selected for the Spirit Court Guard reserves. He… can prove my innocence.”

Wolf stated clearly, one word at a time.

The two guards paused, their expressions becoming serious.

One guard turned and left the cell.

A moment later, the departing guard returned, jogging back inside.

He whispered a few words to the other guard.

After their brief exchange, the guard who had been speaking to Wolf gave him a deep look and said, “You’re coming with us.”

Wolf stood up calmly, carrying himself with composed ease.

The abrupt 180-degree change in the guards’ attitude didn’t surprise Wolf too much. It was all within his expectations.

Indeed, Wolf wasn’t afraid at all after being arrested. He was different from others.

He had a younger brother who was about to become a Spirit Court Guard. Compared to being associated with the Spirit Court Guard, what was a mere baron worth?

A few charges of murder, colluding with space pirates… what really were they compared to that?

With just a single phone call from his incredibly promising genius brother, the Chief of the Red Diamond City’s Defense Department would probably have no choice but to personally escort him out.

Maybe… even the Gem Lord himself might come to see him.

Hadn’t there been news recently that the Gem Lord personally greeted a visiting Spirit Court Guard on Planet Lirva?

On such a remote planet like Lirva, the status of being a relative of a Spirit Court Guard was powerful enough to crush many people underfoot.

Thinking this, Wolf felt a surge of confidence, and the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but lift into a slight smirk.

He could envision everything that was about to unfold.

Moreover, he eagerly anticipated returning unscathed to his former mining site, imagining the look on the noble boy’s face-the supposed mine owner’s son.

“So what if you can take down a level four space pirate pilot? Hank is level seven! A prestigious level seven Spirit Court Guard Mecha Pilot!”

With a face full of confidence, Wolf followed the two guards to the entrance of a room.

When the door opened, the leading guard gave him a look, signaling for him to enter.

Wolf strode into the room, but his expression froze when he saw its interior.

It wasn’t the bright and elegant VIP reception room he had expected. There was no steaming tea, and no Chief of the Defense Department with an apologetic smile.

Instead, what lay before him was a dimly lit interrogation room, with several grim-faced guards staring at him menacingly with various torture devices in their hands.

With a loud “boom!”, the door slammed shut behind Wolf.

It was then that Wolf realized something was wrong, and his expression changed dramatically.

“What are you going to do?”

“I told you, my younger brother is about to become a Spirit Court Guard! A Spirit Court Guard!…”

“Ahhhhh!…”

Wolf’s screams of agony echoed faintly from the room and didn’t cease.

One of the guards standing at the door spat on the ground disdainfully and sneered, “A Spirit Court Guard?!

Hah!

What a load of bull.

I might as well say my old man is one of the Empire’s top ten Sky Generals…”

“This guy’s got some nerve, teaming up with a bunch of miners, deceiving everyone, and killing several acting mine owners. This time, he was even crueler, targeting the mine owner’s own son…”

“A piece of scum.

And to think he tried to harm the nephew of a good friend of the Chief’s.

The Chief instructed us to give him a thorough ‘welcome’ these next two days.

By the morning after tomorrow, he’ll be put on a spaceship and taken to a nearby barren planet for immediate execution by firing squad!”

Night fell.

The moonlight was like water, pouring in coolly through the half-open window of the quiet little room.

Lu Yuan sat on the floor of his room, in front of him was a scattered assortment of items-

Ritual objects related to communicating with the Demon God of the Spirit Devourer Clan to obtain the Forging Blueprint for a Demon God Mech.